Richard A. Pulver

Richard A. Pulver, 75, passed away at home on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

As Richard requested, there will be no calling hours or funeral services.

Richard was born in Rhinebeck, NY on October 18, 1946, the son of Martin and Ethel (Zitz) Pulver Jr.

A man of many trades, Richard worked various jobs including as an iron worker, a butcher, carpenter, and cattle farmer.

He married Linda Cooney in Rhinebeck on August 19, 1972. The couple lived in the Rhinebeck area until moving to the north country in 1990.

Richard was a rugged outdoorsman, enjoyed working in the fields, hunting, ice fishing, restoring old tractors, and spending time with friends especially his dogs.

He is survived by his wife Linda, his niece Sheri Cooney, and his nephew Thomas Cooney. Richard is predeceased by his parents, his stepfather Alvin Brooks, brother Martin “Bill” Pulver III, and sister Sharan Pulver.

Memorial donations in memory of Richard are encouraged to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 U.S. Hwy. 11, Potsdam, NY 13676.

John “Jack” Bell

John R. “Jack” Bell, age 81, of Spragueville, NY, passed away on February 13, 2022 at Canton Potsdam Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born on March 33, 1940 in Gouverneur to the late John and Helen (Stevenson) Bell. He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1959, where he enjoyed being an active member of the local FFA chapter.

With his wife, he was a member of the St. Lawrence Valley Ayrshire Club, NY State Ayrshire Club and US Ayrshire Breeders Association. Jack, with his family, took great pride in breeding and showing quality Ayrshire cattle at the local, state and national levels. He was a director in the Gouverneur Co-op, as well as a lifetime director of the Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair Board. He always was invested into passing his passion for the dairy industry and Ayrshire cattle onto the next generation. Throughout his life’s journey in the cattle business, he touched many lives and made many friends. Cows and family were his life and his life’s work.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Melody Hoffman and his son, Robert Bell. Six grandchildren, Ben Hoffman, Cody and Alecia Hoffman, Robert and Keirsten Bell, Remington and Shelby Bell, Emma Bell and Ross Bell; 12 great grandchildren, Grayson, Delaney, Laila and Jack Hoffman, Carter Whitmarsh, Lucy and Sadie Hoffman, Robert III, Oaklynn and Reign Bell, and Gunner and Grayden Bell and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is predeceased by his wife Lorraine, his parents, John and Helen; a brother, Harold Bell; a sister, Flora Jean Bell-Conklin and two daughters, Robin and Kimberly Bell.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. His funeral service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David Hart officiating. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Michael G. Wicks

Michael George Wicks, 72, of Gouverneur, NY died on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1949 in Watertown, NY, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Flavin) Wicks. He attended Clayton Central Schools and grew up in Clayton Center. Michael served in the United States Navy briefly before receiving a medical discharge.

Mike spent 30 years delivering fuel oil in the North Country; he worked for Agway, later Suburban, and retired from Tripp Fuels. He made many connections and friendships along the way and took pride in taking care of his customers.

Mike was an outstanding musician, playing in bands from his teenage years, and was excited to be celebrating 50 years with Feather. His Fender bass, Priscilla, was his pride and joy. He was part of many bands over the years, including Marshall Street Band, Second Hand Band, Messenger, Rewind, and most recently reunited with Feather to record an album of favorites. He loved sharing music with others and leaves a beautiful legacy in the countless musicians with

whom he has worked over the years.

Mike’s other passions included fishing and feeding the many birds and other creatures who made their home in his backyard. Coffee was his main sustenance and he loved a good diner. He was a loyal supporter of everything his kids and grandkids did, never missing a moment or a chance to show his love. He had a great sense of humor and loved playing pranks on family and friends.

Michael is survived by his children, Christopher and Jenn of Chester, VA, Ryan of Gouverneur, Brianne and Benjamin of Madrid, NY, and Breyden of SUNY Canton; and his beloved grandchildren, Jessica, Zachary, and Avalyn. He is also survived by his partner, Barb; ex-wife Jennifer; sister Faye and her husband Todd; brother-in-law Wayne; many nieces and nephews; and so many bandmates, in-laws, and friends. Michael was predeceased by his parents, sisters Gail and Roberta, and ex-wife Jeanne.

Calling hours will be held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be no formal service.

Condolences, memories and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com. Donations in memory of Michael may be made to the Ronald McDonald House at https://rmhcny.org/general-donation-form/ or to Friends 4 Pound Paws, PO Box 394, Gouverneur NY 13642.

Catherine Phippins

Catherine Marie Phippins, 72, of Cary, North Carolina formerly of Gouverneur, NY passed away on January 29, 2022. Catherine was born on June 16, 1949 in Gouverneur, NY to Doris and Ivan Donaldson. She was married to Jim C. Phippins on November 20, 1965, that marriage ended in divorce.

Catherine had 4 girls Deborah Ann, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Valarie Lynn, of Cary, North Carolina, Wendy Sue (and husband Tim) of Gouverneur, New York, and Amanda Leigh of Erwin, North Carolina. She also has 7 grandsons who were the light of her life, Joshua, Cameron, Curt, Andrew, Samuel, Kendan, & Avery. She also had one great grandbaby, Brycen.

Cathy was a night auditor at Quality Inn & Suites. She loved trips to the ocean with her family, her beloved hunting camp, Beaver Lake, singing a fine tune and all the little diddies to her grandbabies and animals, but most of all she loved just spending time with her family.

Catherine was pre-deceased by both parents and her brothers, Raymond and Tom. She is survived by all 4 of her girls, grandchildren, a brother Stanley and several nephews and a niece.

There will be no public services per her request. Her immediate family will be holding a small service at a later date.

She will be missed and loved always, beyond measure.

Ellen Jane Mott

Ellen Jane Mott, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at River Hospital in Alexandria Bay.

Calling hours were on Saturday, February 5th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm with a memorial service at 1:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Rev. Gregory Bailey, pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church, Gouverneur, officiating.

Ellen was born on May 27, 1941, the daughter of Ernest and Vivian (Robar) Peck.

She married Gary A. Mott on March 3, 1962 in Massena.

Ellen had worked as a waitress in New Jersey and Syracuse when the couple lived in those areas. She had also worked at a clothing store, a pharmacy, Byrne Dairy, and retired from Kinney Drugs.

She enjoyed reading, shopping especially at Macy’s, collecting owls, but most of all, spending time with family.

Ellen is survived by her children Jason and Tami Mott of Cicero, Joseph Mott of Atlanta, GA, Kimberly Mott and her companion Randy Slate of Gouverneur, 6 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Ronald Peck, Joyce Witherell, Connie Vrooman, Ruth Hindshaw, Linda Lashua, and Kathy Fisher, several nieces and nephews. Ellen is predeceased by her parents, her husband Gary, her 4 brothers Roger, Robert “Bob”, Richard “Rick”, and Randy Peck.

Memorial donations in memory of Ellen are encouraged to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Martha Lumley

Martha Langdon Lumley, 79, Passed away today February 4, 2022 in the presence of her family at home.

She is preceded in death by her dad, Courtney Langdon and mother Hope Langdon and her daughter Heather McAlevey and her favorite dog Goober.

She is survived and remembered lovingly by her husband Ethan Allen of 45 years, two sisters Elizabeth “Biffie “Ossip (Boca Raton, FL) and Sheila Garrett (Brunswick, ME) and three children Jennifer DiRocco (Portland, ME), Dorna and Robert Hathaway Jr (Edwards, NY) and Rev. Matthew and Stacy Drake (Richlands, NC). She has 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a cat Mithril who will miss her greatly.

Martha was a longtime member of the Edwards United Methodist Church, Edwards and Gouverneur Volunteer Fire Departments a previous employee NYSARC, former owner of Lumley’s Eyeball Drywall and former proprietor of Lumley’s Hardware in Edwards.

She was a Den Mother of Edwards Boy Scouts Troop, an Advanced Level Two NYS EMT and a longtime member of the Edwards Bowling League.

Martha was a member of the Council for the Edwards Opera House and remained actively involved for many years. She loved reading, painting, spending time with family and friends, advocating for great causes in the community and enjoyed gardening and camping. She will be greatly missed by the many people who loved her dearly.

A Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 19th at 1:00PM at Christian Life Center, 15 Edwards Road, Pitcairn, NY officiated by Pastor Terry Eakins of CLC Pitcairn and Pastor Matthew Drake of Richlands UPC in NC.

A Celebration of Life will follow at Edwards Volunteer Fire Department at 115 New Street, Edwards, NY at 2:30PM. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Edwards. Condolences and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Flowers or donations may be made in her honor to Edwards Ladies Auxiliary and Edwards Opera House.

Mavis Hendrick

Mavis Hendrick, 91, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her home.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 1st from 12:00 to 1:00 pm with a funeral service at 1:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Martha Helmer, pastor of DeKalb Jct. United Methodist Church, officiating. The burial will be held in the spring in Hermon Cemetery.

Mavis was born in Hermon on July 28, 1930, the daughter of Clyde and Elsie (McCarthy) Hendrick.

She attended school in Hermon and lived on the family farm in West Hermon until the family moved to Gouverneur in 1953. Mavis remained in Gouverneur until moving to Hermon in 1995, and she joined her ARC family. She was very happy to return to living in Hermon.

Mavis enjoyed cooking, gardening, listening to country music, making crafts and hook rugs, and playing cards. She also liked to visit McCarthy’s Restaurant and the Silver Leaf Diner for dinner and pie.

She is survived by her sisters-in-law Arlene Hendrick of Gouverneur, Shirley Hendrick of Florida, Ann Hendrick of Baldwinsville, several nieces and nephews, and her family at the ARC home. Mavis is predeceased by her parents and her siblings Robert and Ruth, Reginald and Helen, Russell, Roger, Leland and Margaret, Thomas and Ione, and James Hendrick, Patricia and Richard Roe, Virginia and Harold Aldrich.

Memorial donations to honor Mavis are encouraged to The ARC Jefferson - St. Lawrence.

Thomas E. Hentz

Thomas E. Hentz, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Gouverneur Hospital.

There are no services at this time. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Thomas was born in Potsdam on August 27, 1948, the son of Erwin and Thelma (Notell) Hentz.

He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1968 and from Canton ATC, and Tom served in the United States Air Force.

Tom married Joan Baker on April 12, 1969.

He worked at McAdam Cheese in Heuvelton for 20 years and had also worked for Indian River School District and Kinney Drugs.

Tom was a life member of the Gouverneur VFW, enjoyed riding his four wheeler, playing in dart league, and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Joan, his children Marcie and Corey Allen of Fowler, Brian and Irma Hentz of Maryland, his grandchildren Zachary, PJ, and Taylor, and his great grandchildren Kamden and Khloe. Tom is also survived by his siblings David Hentz of Gouverneur, Bert Boclair of California, June Camidge of DeKalb, Jean Legacy of Rochester, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Ronald Hentz, and his sister Sandra Clark.

Memorial donations are encouraged to Friends 4 Pound Paws or Gouverneur Vol. Fire Department.

Mark Allen Gazin

Mark Allen Gazin, 81, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Jefferson County Hospice Residence in Watertown.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 4th at 3:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Gouverneur with Rev. Gregory Bailey officiating and a spring burial will be held in Indian River Cemetery near Croghan. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Mark was born on December 9, 1940 in Lowville, the son of Donovan and Doris (Foote) Gazin.

He graduated from Lowville Free Academy, attended Cornell before graduating with degrees from Canton ATC and Potsdam State.

Mark married Marcia Sedgwick Bruce on August 20, 1966 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Gouverneur.

He worked at Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for 40 years in Gouverneur, Ogdensburg, and Watertown.

Mark was active in the community as President of both the management board and the I.C.F. board of United Helpers for 25 years, member of both the St. Lawrence County Planning Board and the Gouverneur Area Development Corporation, President of the Kiwanis Club, member of the Elks Lodge, and he also chaired the Mother’s March for years. Spending time with his family was most important to him, including traveling with them throughout the U.S. and abroad; and he was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking, skiing, fishing, and walking his dog.

Mark is survived by his wife Marcia, his son Eric Gazin and daughter-in-law Ann, his two grandsons Jackson and Eric Gazin, a sister Jean Beagle, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Donovan and Doris, and a sister Alice M. Saul.

Memorial donations in honor of Mark are encouraged to Jefferson County Hospice, 1398 Gotham Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Robin J. Patton

Robin J. Patton, 58, passed away on Saturday evening, January 1, 2022, at her home under the care of Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Masks will be required. Calling hours will be Saturday, January 8th, from 10:00 to 11:30 with a service immediately following with Martha Helmer, pastor of Dekalb United Methodist Church officiating. A private graveside service will be held after the service at East Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur. A celebration of life will be held at Nina’s at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged to the Gouverneur Friends 4 Pound Paws at PO Box 394 Gouverneur, NY.

Born May 26th, 1963 in Gouverneur, Robin was a daughter of the late Loretta (Tharrett) Patton and James Patton. Her father died on May 26th, 1990 and her mother on July 20th, 2020. Robin graduated from Gouverneur Central School in 1982.

Robin worked as a bus driver for First Student at Gouverneur Schools for the past 10 years. Previously, Robin had been employed at P&C Foods and Price Chopper for nearly 20 years. She also worked as a part time bartender at Nina’s and as a substitute cleaner for Gouverneur Central Schools.

She is survived by her loving siblings, Patricia “Squally” and Junior Towne, Penny Patton, Richard “Mouse” and Lyn Patton, Debbie Rider, Kelley and Michael Liscum, all of Gouverneur, her nieces and nephews that she cared for as her own, Lisa Hadfield, Bobby Cardinell, Jerrilyn Patton, Tonya Patton, Michael Liscum Jr., James Liscum, and Rachel Phillips, and several great nieces and nephews. Robin remained close to family cousins as well.

In addition to her parents, Robin is predeceased by her sister Phyllis, and a nephew Brandon.

Robin always had a dog as her constant companion, most recently MoJo, who remained at her side. She enjoyed bowling, listening to music, playing cards, bingo, and an occasional visit to the casino. She was happiest spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews.

Emma Forbes

Emma Forbes, 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at her home.

A celebration of life will be announced and held in the spring of next year. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Emma was born in Gouverneur on October 18, 1960, the daughter of Vernon and Marie (Denesha) Forbes.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1979 and lived most of her life in the area as well as Florida.

Emma had worked at the local Navy recruiting office, enjoyed collecting anything Native American and unicorns or spending time with her dogs.

She is survived by her companion James Sanders, her siblings Art Forbes, Peggy Cole, Sonya Forbes, Robin O’Neil, Sherry Reinhart, and Kitty McAdam, nieces and nephews. Emma is predeceased by her parents Vernon and Marie, her stepfather Harvey Forbes, a brother Joe Forbes, and sisters Crystal, Tina Marie, and Laurie Ann Forbes.

Memorial donations in memory of Emma are encouraged to Friends 4 Pound Paws, PO Box 394, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

June Walrath

June (Durant) Walrath, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 2nd from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm with a memorial service at 12:30 pm at Stepping Stone Ministries in Fowler with Orville Eacker officiating. A private burial will be held in Hermon Cemetery with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

June was born in Gouverneur on June 14, 1939, the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy (Briggs) Durant.

She attended Gouverneur schools, eventually receiving her GED and graduated from Paul Dean Beauty School in Watertown.

June married Keith K. Walrath on August 7, 1954, and the couple recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.

She worked as a hairdresser, a homemaker, and had been a child care provider.

June was a member of Stepping Stone Ministries and enjoyed making crafts, knitting, crocheting, square-dancing, and camping.

She is survived by her husband Keith, her daughters Paula J. Walrath of Gouverneur, Pamela J. and Christopher Kelley of Weedsport, her 3 grandchildren Kenneth McCarthy, Kariann McCarthy, and Katie Kelley, her great grandchildren Brooke, Bailey, and Logan, several nieces and nephews. June is predeceased by her parents, an infant son Gary Keith Walrath, 3 sisters Marie Durant who passed in infancy, Marion Woods, and Reta Reed.

Memorial donations are encouraged to Stepping Stone Ministries.

Paul R. Reed

Paul R. Reed, 92, of Richville, died, December 23, 2021, at his home, Allen-Denesha Funeral Home, DeKalb Junction, entrusted with arrangements.

A graveside service was held on December 29, 2021, 11:00 am at Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville, Pastor David Hart officiating.

Paul is survived by his sons Dorwin and wife Pamela Gore of Gouverneur, Richard and his wife Colleen Reed of Gouverneur, Roger and his wife Donna Reed of Canton, daughter, Amy Jo and her husband Michael Weil of Canton, grandchildren, Jamie Salvatore and her companion Corey Clarke, Alexander and his companion, Jacklynne Durham, T.J. Gore and his companion Paige Bango, Bethany Gore, Christopher Reed, Jason Reed, Travis and his wife Leslie Reed, Ashley and her husband Curtis Constance, and Connor Reed, great grandchildren, Henry Gore, Jordan Reed, Taya Constance, Lia Constance and Holden DeShane. He was predeceased by a brother Ross Reed.

Paul was born on October 30,1929, in Syracuse, the son of the late Arlie F. and Marjorie J. Gray Reed. He married Reta Durant on February 6, 1961, she predeceased him on January 13, 2015. Paul retired in 1987 as the supervisor for NY State DOT, Hailesboro, after his retirement he was the clerk of the works for Marble City Affordable Housing, Gouverneur. Paul owned and operated Reed’s Market in Richville, from 1946 – 1961. Paul was the former President and board member of the Maple Grove Cemetery, was a past chief and member of the Richville Fire Department and was a member of the Spruce Mountain Hunting Club. He loved to hunt and fish.

Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the United Church of Richville or the Maple Grove Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.allendeneshafuneralhome.com

Wilson Robert Bickford

Wilson Robert Bickford, 62, of Fowler, NY passed away on Saturday Dec. 18, 2021, at Claxton Hepburn Medical Center with his wife and daughter by his side. Funeral arrangements are private with the French Funeral Home, Gouverneur. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Wilson was born on Feb 28, 1959, the son of Robert “Ivan” and Madeleine (Wilson) Bickford of Fowler. Upon graduation from Gouverneur High School in 1977, he went on to work at Massey’s Furniture Barn. He married his High School sweetheart Glenda Fuller on Aug. 12, 1978. It was at this time that he began employment at the Gouverneur Talc Company where he stayed until 2002.

Wilson had a love for both music and art, he was self-taught in both. He played in various bands since he was a teenager, playing guitar, harmonica, vocals, and even teaching himself the saxophone for a few songs. He always enjoyed drawing as a child, but it wasn’t until later in life that he really found his passion in oil painting. Soon he began to share this passion with others by teaching art. In 1993 he and Glenda traveled to Silver Falls, Oregon where Wilson became a certified art instructor through the William Alexander Company. He was asked back there for many years to teach and certify other instructors. Wilson started out by teaching evening classes in his own home while still employed at Gouverneur Talc, co. In 2002 he pursued his dream of teaching art full time.

As his popularity increased, he branched out to teaching all over the North Country, Vermont, Virginia and California. His easy-going style has earned him thousands of satisfied students, thus proving his philosophy that “ANYONE can learn to paint.” He worked in acrylic, watercolor and pen & ink, with oils being his personal favorite and most requested workshop medium. He also authored "Wildlife Landscapes You Can Paint" through North Light Books. By 2011 Wilson launched his own signature line of oil-painting products, including canvases and panels, paints, mediums, brushes, and more through Jerry’s Artarama. Wilson began training his own certified teachers and has a team of WBTT’s (Wilson Bickford Trained Teachers), who have received personal training from him and instruct his projects and techniques throughout the U.S, Canada and abroad. He was very proud of his series “Painting with Wilson Bickford” that has aired on WPBS & Create TV for the past 7 seasons. He has gained many followers all over the world. Season 8 will be coming out soon, so stay tuned! Remember to “Stay Creative and Keep Painting”!

In his free time, Wilson enjoyed camping at Lisbon beach with his wife Glenda where they met many friends. He would often find inspiration for his paintings there and shared many sunset photos. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, taking them to the movies (one of his favorite things to do) and attending their sporting events. He was a huge Wildcat fan! Wilson had a very big heart and was an animal lover. He also had great sense of humor and would joke with his students. He was known to fundraise for Friends for Pound Paws and Toys for Tots.

Wilson is survived by his wife Glenda, daughter Amy (Brennan) Ordway, grandson Alexander Ordway, granddaughter Lauren Ordway, brother Kerry (Nancy) Bickford of Fine, sister Sandra (Dave) Edwards of Gouverneur, sister Cheryl Bickford of Gouverneur, several brothers and sisters-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family and all who knew him.

He was predeceased by his parents, a daughter Amanda Bickford, Father and Mother-in-law John & Ruth Fuller, a brother Gary Bickford and a niece Melissa Bickford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Friends for Pound Paws 55 Owl Road, PO Box 394 Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Georgina Rybitski

Georgina Rybitski, 55 of Hammond, New York passed away Monday Dec.6th at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in NY from a stroke.

Born April 19, 1966 in Scranton, Pa she is the daughter of the late George “Rocko” Rybitski and Arlene (Lindner) Rybitski.

Georgina was a go getter, with street smarts and a heart of gold. She was a ball of light that brightened everything she touched; her spirit and personality were infectious. She showed her heart through helping those in need and her ability to find the good in between all of life’s trials and tribulations. Georgina epitomized the meaning of unconditional love and made everyone she came in contact with feel special and worthy. You could always count on her to say “Right on” and mean it. She poured her heart and soul into her business “Gigi’s Cleaning Service” and endlessly strived to improve her families’ properties. God was close to her heart and she knew that He gave His strongest warriors the toughest fights.

Georgia loved fiercely and deeply; she felt everyone’s pain and everyone’s triumph. As we mourn the loss of Georgina we take comfort in knowing that all of the best parts of her will live on in all of us. Forever.

Georgina is survived by her 5 children who made up the entirety of her world: Chrisen Smith, Tera Smith, Kyra Knowles and fiance Jared Prashaw, LaShyla Rybitski and Devante Jones and her beloved dog Spaz. Georgina is also survived by her grandchildren: Ceyonna Rybitski, Terron Keill, Kyleah and Laiden Edwards: her sister Leilani Raguckas, her aunts Maryann Bryant and Beverly Kopacz and Uncle John Kopacz: cousins, nieces and nephews.

Georgina was preceded in death by both her parents, her sister Ilene Rybitski and her brothers William and Douglas Hutchins.

Georgina was laid to rest on Tuesday Dec 14th with Duffy and Snowdon Funeral Home in PA.

Timothy A. Law

Timothy A. Law, 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

A private burial was held in Maple Grove Cemetery, Richville and calling hours were held on Sunday, December 19th at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Timothy was born in Gouverneur on August 16, 1956, the son of Harold and Lillian (Gaumes) Law.

He attended Gouverneur High School until serving in the United States Marine Corps including being stationed in Okinawa.

Upon honorable discharge from the military, Tim worked most of his life in construction, many of those years with Con Tech Building Systems, Inc.

He enjoyed tinkering on cars, remodeling projects, and was always on the go but found time for his family, especially his grandkids. Tim had been a member of the Antwerp American Legion.

Tim is survived by his brothers Bernie, Kevin, and Chris Law, his sisters Deborah Lutz, Tina Law, and Billy Jo Law, his companion Gloria Garcia, and his extended family including Wendy Baker, Emily Green, Mandy Perrin, Melissa Byrns, and Dominick Garcia, their children, several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Ricky Law, his sister April Law, and his companion Linda (Thayer) Green.